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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Anticipating the whistle, Parker Del Baso was born ready to win her race. She jumps into the water and burns through her competition. She puts in the work daily to improve, which pays off for her as she can break the school’s singles and relay swimming records. Parker is not […]
As shoes have become more influential and vital to developing a complete and fashionable outfit, Jazzaleya Lacsamana stands out. Her collection starts at NB 550s and ends at the original off-white Chicagos. Since she was a baby, Jazzaleya has had a sense of fashion, and she’s always remembered collecting shoes, […]
On February 9, Junwoo Oh sat with a friend watching the 2020 Oscars. He watched in amazement as Bong Joon Ho stepped onto the shiny black stage to accept the Best Picture award for “Parasite”. Junwoo’s passion for art can be seen in his interest in the creative writing class […]
As cheers erupt from the crowd, one can only think about how Folklorico was able to present an amazing dance performance yet again. There is only one who we have to thank for, Adhilene Torres, also known as Addie. Entering San Mateo High School, Addie never knew the impact she […]
It’s rare that the person behind the scenes is also the show’s star, but senior Abe Bredl manages to do it all. Abe has been involved in many of San Mateo High’s productions, both on stage performing and behind the scenes as a crew member. He acted as Hawking Clam […]
The tension is intense as Ashley Stewart, the pitcher of our school’s baseball team, steps up to the mound and winds up for the pitch. With every movement, it’s clear that Ashley’s love for the game and her drive for excellence fuel her every move. Ashley’s passion for baseball began […]
Running onto the field, James Hanna is delivering the bags to the head coaches so practice can get started. He is using up all of the energy in his legs to get him through the day as sweat drips down from his forehead. Jeff Scheller, the athletic director at San […]
Usually found in the San Francisco Bay, spending time with friends, or helping people work on their stories in journalism, Eitan Boaz has fulfilled and exceeded expectations of what a “normal” highschool student should be. Year-round after school, Eitan competes in aquatic sports on the water polo team (in the […]
The following, an excerpt from “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath: The sour breath Will vanish in a day. Soon, soon the flesh The grave cave ate will be At home on me And I a smiling woman. After Nadia told me this was her favorite poem, I sat for a […]
“Saane is a very hardworking student and athlete, I’ve seen her grow as a person on and off the court ever since she was a freshman and she has become a great leader.” These are just some of the words that boyfriend Phillip Galea described Senior Saane Helu as. “A […]